timothy
1 of 2noun (1)
tim·o·thy ˈti-mə-thē 
: a European perennial grass (Phleum pratense) that has long cylindrical spikes and is widely grown for hay in the U.S.
Timothy
2 of 2noun (2)
Tim·o·thy ˈti-mə-thē
1
: a disciple of the apostle Paul
2
: either of two letters written with regard to pastoral care in the early church and included as books in the New Testament see Bible Table
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
probably after Timothy Hanson, 18th century American farmer said to have introduced it from New England to the southern states
Noun (2)
Latin Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1747, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1